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Halva vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halva and Cocoa bean

  • Halva has more Vitamin B1, however, Cocoa bean is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need of Copper 267% more than Halva.
  • Halva has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Cocoa bean. While Halva has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, Cocoa bean has only 0.11mg.
  • Halva has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Halva
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Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +242.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +1241.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Copper +200.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +242.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +1241.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Copper +200.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Halva
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Folate +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Folate +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Other +326.2%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Other +326.2%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1919.3%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1919.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Cocoa bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 28.5g Halva
Protein 12.49g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 21.52g 13.1g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 58.3g Halva
Calories 469kcal 220kcal Halva
Sugar 1.76g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 33mg 111mg Cocoa bean
Iron 4.53mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 218mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 607mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 187mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 195mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 4.32mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 1.202mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 0.873mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 11.5µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.11mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.4mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.118mg Halva
Folate 65µg 32µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 4.127g 7.76g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 4.39g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.42g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Cocoa bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Halva
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.633g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.